Fashion and textile design Books

Book SynopsisAimed at fashion designers, Fabric for Fashion:The Complete Guide is unique in explaining the behaviour, properties and sustainability impacts of a wide range of natural and man-made fabrics. Design is determined by how fabrics work, move, feel and look. Increasingly and out of necessity, design is also led by how fabric choices affect our planet and its inhabitants. The most successful fashion designers are those who truly understand their materials, who match design skill with technical knowledge. This book offers guidance by providing a mix of practical information, including industry vocabulary, and a wealth of stunning visual examples showing how designers, both past and present, have worked with textiles. Highlights of this new edition include additional chapters on:- Sustainable fabrics and fashion- Smart fabrics- Product development- Biosynthetic fibres"This second edition of Fabric for Fashion offers refreshed information on sustainability and smart fabrics. Rather than tacking on a chapter to address these concerns, Hallett and Johnston address these topics appears in every chapter and subchapter, on subjects like fabrics'' environmental impacts, for example, as well as notes on eco-friendly fabrics, how "smart" fabric translates into functional designs, the recyclability of individual fabrics, and more... A must for anyone who cares about the fate of fabrics and the goods they become, as well as the fate of our planet." - Booklist

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Book SynopsisThis book contains the ideal method for creating base patterns to tailor bodices, sleeves and collars to different contemporary styles and modern designs. It covers the information necessary for drafting flat patterns for nearly every form there is in a progressive way in terms of difficulty and can easily be adapted to all skill levels. Developed by fashion designer and teacher Dominique Pellen after countless years of experience in the studio and in the classroom, the method for the creation andadaptation of flat patterns shown here is suitable for a wide audience, including professionals, students and basically anyone who loves to sew. This expanded and updated volume on bodices, sleeves and collars is the second in a series of womenswear guides that will explore the exciting world of garment-making, a gateway designed to help fashion design students and sewing lovers understand and design patterns on their own.

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Book SynopsisExperience the world of fashion in a whole new way with Fashion Unfolded an enthralling pop-up book series bringing stories of legendary brands to life in three-dimension. Fashion Unfolded is a captivating pop-up book series that delves into the history, legacy and iconic creations of the world-renowned fashion brands. Each pop-up spread showcases legendary designs and celebrated pieces in an engaging three-dimensional format, brought to life through intricate paper engineering and illustrations. The debut series features Chanel, Dior and Louis Vuitton, offering a closer look into the stories and heritage of these legendary brands. With its hardcover design and matching slipcase, this series is both a charming gift and timeless collectable for fashion enthusiasts. Chanel Explore the story of Coco Chanel, the iconic 2.55 bag, Chanel N5 perfume, two-tone shoes and more. Dior Discover Christian Dior's legacy, the revolutionary New Look, Lady Dior bag, legendary runway shows, and more. Louis Vuitton Uncover the history of Louis Vuitton, from signature trunks to the iconic Speedy bag, and more.

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Book SynopsisA New York Times Best Art Book of 2019Trade Review“What particularly interests Burman and Fennetaux is the way in which women of all classes have historically used these tie-on pockets as a supplementary body part to help them negotiate their way through a world that was not built to suit them”—Kathryn Hughes, Guardian"In this riveting book, the authors take advantage of the pockets' frequent survival in textile museums, private collections and family holdings across Britain, tracing their presence in art, literature, political satire, domestic organization and court records."—Roberta Smith, New York Times "Best Art Books of 2019"'The authors' careful research is enthralling . . . a very handsome illustrated book'—Libération'A fascinating book'—Le Monde"Occupying the hinterland between dress and underwear, the pocket has been discounted as rather too private and individual to yield universal truth, yet that is exactly what Burman and Fennetaux have done with this remarkable new study."—Selvedge“[T]his is not just a book about pockets as a material artefact, but a rich social and cultural history of women and their lives.”—Elizabeth Spencer, Cultural and Social History“From its very beginning, the book invites the readers to immerse themselves into the fascinating world of the pocket and cleverly presents stories of objects that illuminate a range of practices related to the daily life, whether in material,textual, or visual form.”—Alicia Mihalic, The Journal of Dress History“Beautifully designed and wonderfully illustrated…This kind of focused and revolutionary study opens a bright destiny for interdisciplinary research in the Humanities.”—Dr. Axel Moulinier, Kunst Chronik"Barbara Burman and Ariane Fennetaux demonstrate the riches to be found in a unique gendered accessory – the tie-on pocket. They illuminate centuries of British women’s history through their deep knowledge of material culture, showcasing women’s priorities and embodied experiences. Omnipresent, though often hidden, pockets evoked fashion and female virtues. Recovered histories of pockets, their embellishment and persistent usage, reveal vital features of women’s lives"– Professor Beverly Lemire, Henry Marshall Tory Chair at the University of Alberta"The extensive archival research and thoughtful analysis elevate the pocket beyond a utilitarian piece of clothing, illustrating — with great success — the ways in which the nuances and details of women's lived experiences can be expressed through material objects."—Charlotte Fletcher, University of Southampton in the Journal for Eighteenth-Century Studies“The Pocket is a deft and adroit history of women’s lives as told through their clothing. It illuminates women’s lives in their richness and complexity, taking the reader as close to historical ‘experience’ as it is possible to be.”—Anna Parker, Review 31“The Pocket is an enlightening and engaging account of both the use of tie-on pockets and women’s material lives in the long eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, and is to be highly commended.”—Rebecca Unsworth, Textile History [Journal]"Providing an exhaustive and compelling account of the pocket, the authors deliver on their intention, demonstrating the insight this small relic of dress history can give us into the lives of women who made, purchased, exchanged and wholeheartedly relished the pocket.”—Jessica Harpley, Journal of Design History

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Book SynopsisHollywood Fashion explores the art and legacy of the cinematic costume designer, starting with the birth of the modern motion picture industry on a prime piece of California real estate known as Hollywood. Readers will discover how film clothing evolved from actors selecting items from their home wardrobes to outfits customized for their roles.

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Book SynopsisHow can the cut of a 19th century gown control its shape? Can you re-create a historic profile from a contemporary mannequin? How can paintings help you analyse historic silhouettes and the corsets and petticoats worn underneath? Conservation and historic dress display specialist Janet Wood will help you answer all these questions. You''ll learn how historic garments can be safely handled and shown to best effect, with insight into the characteristic features of each piece and how to translate them from the garment to a display support.Concentrating on Western women''s wear from 17501950, and with over 250 colour images, plus drawings and charts, you'll learn how to interpret an individual garment's display needs and create safe, appropriate display forms.

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Book SynopsisIn 1947 Christian Dior rocked the fashion world with his New Look, which dominated postwar fashion and firmly secured the name of his house in the minds of the public and the fashion industry. He drew on historical models of femininity, the unique skills of Parisian haute couture, and a myriad of suppliers to produce stunning designs that captured a mood of optimism after World War II. Dior also designed and marketed ready-made luxe lines and broke new ground by creating and controlling innovative global licensing agreements for all Dior products, from perfume to stockings, jewellery, bathing suits, and even men's ties. Newly expanded and updated to accompany the V&A Exhibition Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams, this absorbing and beautiful book examines the seminal years of Christian Dior, 1947-57, from a truly international perspective.Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter One THE EARLY YEARS Chapter Two A NEW HOUSE, A NEW FEMININITY Chapter Three COUTURE PIRACY, PROTECTION & LITIGATION Chapter Four THE CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE Chapter Five GLOBAL EXPANSION AND LICENCES Chapter Six THE CELEBRITY COUTURIER, DIPLOMAT AND ARBITER OF TASTE References 130 | Tables 136 | Chronology 138 | Dior at the V&A 139 Select Bibliography 140 | Acknowledgements 141 | Index 142

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Book SynopsisDame Mary Quant is a fashion icon. The first focused study of her career, this book shows how she revolutionized fashion, harnessing youth, streetstyle and mass production to create a new look for everyone. It surveys the development of her business in the context of British, European and American fashion in the post-war period, and explores how her innovative marketing created a powerful global brand. Featuring new photography of Quant garments, alongside previously unpublished fashion photographs and designs, this book is a dynamic and authoritative account of the designer and her legacy.Trade Review'excellent' --Burlington Magazine, July 2019, 'explores the fashion icon's trailblazing career and prominence in the 1960s - namely, the mini skirt - showcasing never-before-seen fashion photography and captivating designs.' --Daniela Saunders, 20+ Must- Have Fashion Coffee Table Books, Country & Town House, 24th May 2022Table of ContentsIntroduction: Making Fashion History Part One Before Bazaar 1919-1955 Part Two Boutique to Wholesale 1955-1962 Modelling Quant, Stephanie Wood Photographic Interpretations, Susanna Brown Part Three Into the Big Time 1963-1964 Doing Business in Transatlantic Fashion: The Experience of Mary Quant, Regina Lee Blaszczyk Part Four The Shock of the Knee 1965-1967 Quant and Cosmetics, Beatrice Behlen Quant and Advertising: Collett Dickenson Pearce, Janine Sykes Part Five Liberated Fashion 1968-1975 Selling the Total Look: Quant and Interiors, Johanna Agerman Ross Part Six Lifestyle Brand 1975-2000 Conclusion: Fashion for Everyone Appendix: Mary Quant Labels, Elisabeth Murray

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Book SynopsisJames Laver, the 20th century's leading authority in Britain on the history of costume and fashion, was Keeper of the Department of Prints and Drawings and of Paintings at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, from 1938 until 1959. Amy de la Haye is Rootstein Hopkins Chair of Dress History & Curatorship at London College of Fashion. She was formerly Curator of Twentieth-Century Dress at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Andrew Tucker is a fashion journalist and author of The London Fashion Book; Dries Van Noten; and Fashion: A Crash Course.Table of ContentsForeword • 1. How it all began • 2. Greeks and Romans • 3. Early Europe • 4. The Renaissance and the sixteenth century • 5. The seventeenth century • 6. The eighteenth century • 7. From 1800 to 1850 • 8. From 1850 to 1900 • 9. From 1900 to 1939 • 10. Rationed fashion to pluralistic style • 11. At the turn of the millennium • 12. Fashion since 2010

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Book SynopsisThe memopad is designed for idea mapping and to work in harmony with Fashionary sketchbooks & tools The flexibility of the memo pad allows you to create your idea-mapping wall, laying out all the designs as well as allowing mixing, matching and rearranging. Developing your collection will be much easier – and much more fun. Contains figure and technical templates Perfect for creating mood boards & production plans Water-resistant calico cover The Atelier Collection The fundamentals of The Atelier Collection portrays a "Less is More" concept hence the minimalistic touch. The sketchbook speaks for authenticity on an exquisite artistry level. It provokes an individual's creativity with no boundaries, which is demonstrated from the subtle memopad appearance. Easy for Mixing and Matching The versatility of our Memopad facilitates your brainstorming process through mixing, matching drawings quick and easily. Elevate your efficiency and accuracy. With Fashionary templates, you can just focus on your ideas and unreveal the undiscovered emerging out from your stick & matching process. Water-resistant Calico Cover The cover is made from one of the most familiar fabrics for fashion designers- cotton calico. It also represents ideas, creation and development. The material forms a high durability water-resistant cover, exquisite quality intended to be used along your designing journey. Hence, the calico cover contains natural cottonseeds, giving every sketchbook that unique touch. Figure Templates + Technical Templates The memopad provides the flexibility for creating your collection: Front Side - Women's Figure Templates Flip Side - Women's Technical Templates Organizing your Ideas Make sure efficiency is on point as a busy fashion designer, time must be well utilized and organisation is the key. Fashionary templates are lightly printed on every sheet without you needing to worry about getting the accurate proportions on every one of your designs. Just focus on your ideas and forget about getting the right figures when it's all laid out for you. Perfect Match with Fashionary Products Memopad is designed to work in harmony with Fashionary sketchbooks & tools. Simply slip Fashionary Poses underneath the Memo sheet or sketchbooks and you can freely draw other dynamic poses and designs without feeling distracted. 360 templates Good ideas come from continuous sketching. With 180 memo papers and 360 templates, there is nothing to stop the creative flow.

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Book SynopsisAhead of the Curve is the first sewing book to empower curvy and plus size women to feel body confident by sewing a wardrobe that fits.Don’t change your body to fit your clothes – change your clothes to fit your body!Ahead of the Curve includes 5 basic garment patterns (UK sizes 16–36/US size 12–32/EUR sizes 44–64), which includes a pair of trousers, a t-shirt, a sleeveless top and two dress designs. Jenny takes you through a series of “Fit Clinics” – tutorials and case studies demystifying the fitting process – showing you how to adjust these patterns to master the perfect fit for your body shape. Once you have got to grips with this, you can go on to customize your closet and create an unlimited array of fantastic clothes that celebrate your body.If you’re curvy or plus size, trying to find clothes that fit and reflect your personal style can be incredibly difficult and frustrating. Plus size women feel constantly excluded and like they can’t express their personality through clothes. This book finally changes that.Trade ReviewCashmerette are pioneers when it comes to plus-size patterns. * Simply Sewing *

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Book Synopsis"Whether it is a behind-the-scenes look at how these classic styles came to be or taking a front-seat look at how iconic women taught us how what it means to accessorize, this is a must-have for fashion lovers." — BELLA magazine Women love handbags because they are a perfect vehicle — not just for keys, credit cards, and lipstick, but also their dreams and desires. Luxury labels made the humble bag into a billion-dollar business in the 20th century, but the bag is more than just a status symbol. Because it is constantly being reinvented, it wields a greater influence on everyday fashion than any hemline or silhouette. For the Love of Bags is a homage to the power of the handbag: from icons like the Kelly Bag, the first "must-have" item ever, to popular Paris fashion house labels and the latest Instagram stars, this book details the history of the "it" bag and decodes the messages handbags communicate. Text in English, German and French.Trade Review"Get BoF’s perspective on designer bags and small leather goods, covering key competitive shifts, including what, why and how consumers buy in the US and China, the category’s biggest markets." - Business of Fashion"An analysis of the social symbology of this accessory, so often more important than the clothing itself." - Mujer Hoy"For The Love Of Bags is a coffee table book every girl should own, including your bestie. If she's a lover of accessories, she needs this." - Glamour UK"Hermès Birkin. Lady Dior. Chanel 2.55. Fendi Baguette. Handbags and how they became a fashion icon, carried by celebrities from Princess Diana to Sarah Jessica Parker." - South China Morning Post"Whether it is a behind-the-scenes look at how these classic styles came to be or taking a front-seat look at how iconic women taught us how what it means to accessorize, this is a must-have for fashion lovers." - Bella magazineTable of ContentsForeword The Icons It Bags Atelier Bags Insta Bags Form Follows Function Evening Jewels Conversation Pieces Index Biographies Credits & Imprint

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Book SynopsisA behind-the-scenes look at the scandalous YSL collection that changed fashion

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Book SynopsisThis book shows how Rolex has become the embodiment of individual success since the 1960s. This brand is much more than a watch: it is a narrative on a triple exceptionality: that of a product, that of an entrepreneur, and that of the wealthy consumers who wear it. A must-read for understanding the phenomenal success of Swiss watchmaking. -- .

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Book SynopsisWritten for fashion graduates, newbie entrepreneurs and those in entry-level positions in the industry, Blue is the New Black demystifies the process of how to make a fashion collection accessible for all levels. It’s a reference guide, a buddy, and an overview of who, what and where. Fashion is a multi-billion-dollar industry. It’s not just about sketching an outfit, it’s about selecting fabric, developing buttons, sourcing a factory, negotiating prices, making patterns, seeing the final launch and selling garments. This multi-faceted industry is exciting, enigmatic and endless. With many fashion schools now recognising the importance of including technical modules to their degrees, this guide is the perfect accompaniment to the relevant modules with its vocational a to z approach of what happens in the workplace, including how to build and maintain key business relationships. In that respect, it fills a gap in the market of books that give guidance for professionals embarking on or preparing for a career in the fashion industry. People who buy Blue is the New Black want to know how to create a collection. They want to roll up their sleeves and do it, but they need practical instruction on the different phases. They don’t want to read about data management systems or the latest developments in polyester thread; they want to understand what a range plan is and how to look at a prototype in a factory. Understanding the three profiles of her readers "first jobber, creative entrepreneur and creative graduate" as the author does, she realized that the publications currently available would alienate them and ignore their needs. Seeing this gap in the market, she wrote it herself, to the benefit of a million young professionals and students aspiring to enter and get ahead in the fashion industry.

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Book SynopsisThis exciting new Japanese stitch dictionary is from popular designer Yoko Hatta—the founder and driving force behind the Kazekobo Studio. Though this is her first book in English, her work already has an extensive following in Western countries—more than 1,000 of her designs can be seen on Ravelry.com.Hatta is one of several Japanese knitters whose patterns and designs have sparked an explosion of interest in Japanese knitting techniques and aesthetics around the world. Her work in knitwear design spans more than thirty years, and knitters love her modern-yet-timeless, fun-yet-classy styles.This book presents her 200 favorite Kazekobo stitch patterns—a delightful selection of multipurpose knit-and-purl, lace, cable, Aran and rib & twist stitches in solids and motifs. Sample projects give knitters a chance to practice Hatta's techniques. These include: Mini mufflers using knit-and-purl stitches A cozy scallop-edged scarf using lace stitches A beautifully textured pair of mittens using cable and Aran stitches A stylish and sturdy pair of two-tone socks using rib and twist stitches Experienced knitters will find a wealth of unique patterns just waiting to be brought to life. A guide to the basic symbols shows how to knit the stitches, step-by-step.Originally published in Japanese by Nihon Vogue, whose books have brought the designs of artists such as Hitomi Shida, Keiko Okamoto and others to knitters around the world, this book will be a much-anticipated addition to every knitter's library.Trade Review"Not for the faint of heart (or hand), this knitting guide from yarn virtuoso Hatta will appeal to those already expert in the craft. The superbly designed and photographed book represents Japanese knitting at its finest…This is a perfect stitch dictionary for any knitter embarking on charted territory for the third or fourth time." -- Publishers Weekly"…the best, most workable, most wearable, most usable knitting stitch patterns…an extremely valuable compilation of recommendations from a knit designer who is incredibly good at what she does…I think of this book as being a rare and precious treasure--especially considering that the team at Tuttle Publishing has helped us all to transcend the language barrier to give us this priceless gift." -- KnittingandCrochet.net"If you are searching for unique cultural inspiration, this exquisite book delivers an excellent range of knitting projects…This detailed work includes a conversion table at the back and also a quick guide on how to read the Japanese charts, which differ from Western ones. A book you're sure to love!"--Simply Knitting magazine

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Book SynopsisCelebrity fashion stylist Allison Bornstein's Wear It Well is a guide to using fashion as a tool for self-discovery and getting dressed as an act of ultimate self-care, taking the anxiety out of finding your personal style, showing you how to make your closet a sanctuary, and bringing back the joy of getting dressed. Fashion is wellness in this guide to making dressing a ritual designed to experience more self-love, joy, and calm. Wear It Well teaches us to love our wardrobes again, break free of the wardrobe struggles that keep us from enjoying getting dressed, and how fashion can be a tool for self-discovery and self-care. Allison Bornstein is a professional stylist who made a name for herself styling celebrities like Katie Holmes, Violette, and pioneering director Cathy Yan. Now, introducing her proven method she has used with hundreds of women, she will show you how to find your personal style, curate your closet, and overcome some of these common wardrobe struggles: - "I don't have time" - "I hate all of my clothes" - "Nothing fits right" - "It's too old/too young looking" - "I don't have a personal style" Bornstein shares her AB Closet Editing System that will help you detox both your thoughts and clothes by getting rid of items that don't fit or that you never wear, and learning to fill your closet with ONLY clothes that bring you more joy, confidence, and empowerment. Like vision-boarding for your wardrobe and life, you will use her Three Word Method to choose words that you most want to identify with (ex: "Artsy," "Minimal," "Romantic"), so that you can better understand your desires and how you want to look and feel. Wear It Well will inspire you to make getting dressed a sacred time for personal reflection and self-exploration and to create a closet that is a safe and inspiring space - so you can bring the joy backing into dressing.

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Book SynopsisFrom camisoles to corsets, basques to boudoir caps and girdles to garters, Underwear: Fashion in Detail gets up close to some of the most intimate items in the V&A. The book traces the evolution of underwear, from rare examples dating from the sixteenth century and the exaggerated shapes of eighteenth-century courtly undergarments, to Dior's curvaceous 'New Look' girdles to contemporary lingerie by Agent Provocateur and Rigby and Peller. Meticulous colour photography shows these fascinating garments in close detail, while intricate line drawings reveal their construction. The book also highlights the work of designers such as Vionnet and Westwood, who have taken influence from underwear for their own outerwear creations.Table of ContentsIntroduction -- Covering Up -- Decoration -- Control and Constrict -- Fastenings -- Support and Uplift -- Volume -- Inside Out

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Book SynopsisLine is an essential component of textile art. When used effectively, it can convey texture, tone, form, movement and mood. Drawn to Stitch is a practical guide to the uses of line in embroidery and textile art, presented as a structured series of exercises designed to help the reader explore line’s potential and develop their own creativity. It covers line and mark-making tools, materials and processes – including printing and mixed-media techniques – and then moves into stitch, explaining how to interpret different line qualities from crisp and sharp to soft and diffused, from raised and overlaid to recessed and inlaid. Full of inspiring ideas, the book is illustrated with stunning examples of stitched-textile work.

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Book SynopsisIn Elegance: The Beauty of French Fashion, internationally renowned fashion illustrator Megan Hess explores ten of France's best-loved designers as a stylish celebration of one of the world’s favourite fashion destinations. From the courts of Versailles to the cobbled streets of Paris, French fashion has always been the epitome of elegance. Whether it's Dior's New Look, Yves Saint Laurent's Le Smoking jacket or Chanel's little black dress, the masters of French fashion understand that clothing is more than a craft: it’s an art form. Megan Hess’s love for French style sparked her career in fashion illustration. In these pages, she unspools the threads of ten legendary designers – Chanel, Dior, Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Givenchy, Chloé, Balmain, Louis Vuitton, Hermès and Celine – to discover the origins of haute couture, prêt-à-porter and everything chic. Accompanied by Megan’s exquisite illustrations of current and archival collections, Elegance: The Beauty of French Fashion tells the story of how France’s iconic fashion houses have influenced the very fabric of design. Trade Review‘This book I found is adorable!’ – Britney Spears

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Book SynopsisKimono Design: An Introduction to Textiles and Patterns uses hundreds of photographs and a wealth of information on colors, fabrics and embellishments to paint a portrait of Japanese culture, art and thought. Lavish classical patterns, sweeping scenes, and the many motifs that have been woven, dyed, painted or embroidered into these textiles reveal a reflectiveness, a sense of humor, and an appreciation of exquisite beauty that is uniquely Japanese. Organized according to motifs traditionally associated with each season of the year, Kimono Design interprets the kimono's special language as expressed in depictions of: Flowers and grasses Birds and other animals Symbols of power, luck and prestige Land-and-seascapes scenes from literature, history and daily life scenes of travel and the Japanese concept of other lands and many others… Extensive notes on all the motifs demonstrate how the kimono reflects changing times and a sense of the timeless. Information on jewelry, hairpins and other accessories is scattered throughout to give a fuller sense of the Japanese art of dress. This is a volume that Japanophiles, historians, artists and designers will all cherish.Trade Review"This beautiful volume--with stunning color photographs--is visually pleasing and will especially benefit those interested in fashion design and the garment industry." --Publishers Weekly"A useful guide and introduction that will appeal to designers, Japanophiles, cultural historians as well as those interested in kimono and traditional Japanese fashion." --Japan Visitor"Whether you are seeking a dose of history with your surface design, or simply wanting to be visually stimulated and inspired, I highly recommend checking out Kimono Design." --Pattern Observer blog

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Book SynopsisA stunning, pocket-sized visual history of the world's most famous watch brand.Discover the story of Rolex, from its beginnings in 1905 to its current position as the most famous watch brand in the world. Packed with photographs and information covering the company's entire history, you'll discover the ground-breaking designs and technology that made Rolex such a significant player in the business and the timeless designs favoured by everyone from world leaders to movie stars. You'll also learn about the range of professional watches designed for climbing, diving and other hardcore activities and how the crown became the Rolex emblem. Find out about the major moments in history that were graced by the presence of a Rolex watch, and all the places it's travelled to across the globe, from the depths of the Mariana Trench to the summit of Everest. With an exploration of everything from the brand's iconic movie appearances and Rolex's philanthropic efforts to its status as a collectible investment piece renowned for holding its value, Rolex: The Story Behind the Style is the perfect gift for watch lovers everywhere. Also available in this series: Tiffany and Co, Cartier and Vivienne Westwood.Trade ReviewTaylor's visual compendium of Rolex is packed with snippets of history and information to delight watch lovers. Short, beautifully illustrated chapters provide not just brief histories of Rolex's most significant models and pioneering innovations but also wonderful stories about some of the famous people who wore them and where. * The Jewellery Editor *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Fans of Hermès’ playful book projects will love this year’s offering Hermès: Heavenly Days by Alice Charbin and Rachael Canepari–300 whimsical illustrations from the Paris-based artist Charbin, whose collaborations with the French luxury goods house spans 18 years.” -- Avenue Magazine

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Book Synopsis'Jewellery in all its guises has been a signifier of glamour in the pages of Vogue since the magazine's inception in 1916...the jewellery always commands the image - infinitely powerful and desirable, inventive and extraordinary.' - Alexandra Shulman'This book sparkles with glamour and flamboyance.' - Daily Mail'From simple strings of gleaming pearls to showstopping tiaras, this book is perfect for anyone with a true love of jewels.' - Condé Nast TravellerIllustrated with fabulous images from Vogue's archive, Vogue: The Jewellery is the ultimate book for fashion and jewellery lovers.From couture to costume jewellery, the brilliant pieces featured on the pages of British Vogue for more than a century have encapsulated the fashion zeitgeist of each new age for which they were created. Adorning princesses and rock chicks alike, the jewels shown in Vogue: The Jewellery reveal a dazzling array of styles and moods - from fairytale romance to Jazz-age glamour, sculptural modernism to timeless elegance. On every page sumptuous jewellery is the star of the show, nourishing dreams in us all.Carol Woolton has curated a collection of more than 300 fabulous images within five thematic chapters: Show-stoppers, Rock Chick, Minimalist, Exotic and Classic. From diamond-encrusted tiaras and intricate jet chokers to sculptural silver cuffs and simple strings of pearls, the book provides an evocative celebration of a century of jewellery, while showcasing British Vogue's best photographers including Norman Parkinson, David Bailey, Arthur Elgort, Corinne Day, Cecil Beaton and Tim Walker.Now available in a new format with a luxurious real cloth cover, at a more pocket-friendly price of £30, this is essential reading for fashionistas everywhere.

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Book SynopsisIn 1947, Christian Dior stunned the fashion world with his first collection; his 'New Look' featured designs that transformed the way women dressed.Dior continued to send shockwaves with his later shows, significantly altering the fashion landscape during the ten years of his career as a couturier. This book recounts Dior's search for the perfect line and how his unique vision of women's ideal silhouette developed. More than any designer before him, Dior embraced the dual aspects of creativity and commerce, becoming the first couturier to license his products in 1949.He became one of the most famous designers of the twentieth century, and his name still fronts one of the most successful haute couture fashion houses. As portrayed in the pages of Vogue by photographers such as Horst and Irving Penn and artists like Christian Berard, the book offers a unique insight into Dior's contribution to design, his dramatic impact on the landscape of 40s and 50s fashion and his personal legacy.Vogue, the international fashion bible, has charted the careers of designers through the decades. Its unique archive of photographs, taken by the leading photographers of the day from Cecil Beaton to Mario Testino, and original illustrations, together with its stable of highly respected fashion writers, make Vogue the most authoritative and prestigious source of reference on fashion. With a circulation of over 160,000 and a readership of over 1,400,000, no brand is better positioned to present a library on the great fashion designers of the modern age.

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Book SynopsisOver 130 fully illustrated pages from Sears catalogs offer historically accurate images of what men, women, and children wore throughout 1930s. Hundreds of illustrations reflect the era''s mood of economic austerity and its departure from the flamboyance of Twenties fashions in favor of lower hemlines and garments made from more traditional, affordable materials.

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Book SynopsisThe fourth Claris adventure from beloved children’s author Megan HessIn New York for winter was chic little Claris. She’d travelled so far from her maison in Paris!But Claris never imagined that this Christmas would involve a thrilling dash through the city to stop a cat burglar and save the day! The best-selling Claris series follows an adorable mouse who moves to Paris to follow her fashion dreams, for fans of Eloise and Olivia. Destined to delight fashion-obsessed readers of all ages! A quarter of a million Claris books in print!

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Book SynopsisAn essential primer for students and first-stop reference for professionals, The Fashion Design Reference & Specification Book takes the fashion designer through the entire design process, from conceiving a garment to marketing it.This valuable handbook contains the information and ideas essential to planning and executing fashion projects of every scale and distills them in an easy-to-use format that is compact enough to slip into a tote. Linking six central phases in the cycle of fashion-research, editing, design, construction, connection, and evolution-The Fashion Design Reference & Specification Book helps designers develop effective strategies for building a cohesive collection and communicating their vision.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Combining meticulous scholarship and intellectual heft with an engaging, approachable style is one of the most difficult writing tasks there is, but Davidson makes it seem effortless, using the life, the letters and the novels of Austen as an entry point into her exploration of clothing, its modes of production, its aesthetics, and its social meaning.”—Kerryn Goldsworthy, Sydney Morning Herald“Dress in the Age of Jane Austen is an exemplary model of how to read historical dress—the objects themselves and their presentation in text and images—that was well worth the wait.”—Michele Majer, Costume“[The author] gives fascinating insights into Austen’s appearance and also her attitudes to fashion.”—Matthew Westwood, The Australian“What Davidson generously presents her reader with . . . is a systemic primer of Regency fashion, using Austen’s works and her context as a starting-off point and as the object that the analysis explicates.”—Denise Baxter, Journal of Modern History“Davidson treats historical garments as material objects open to interpretation, helping scholars and fans alike add to the traditional Austen archive by turning textile to text.”—Elyse Martin, Perspectives on History“In a remarkable new book, the textile historian Hilary Davidson uses Austen’s writing as a lens through which to explore the evolving fashions of the Regency period at every level of society. Glorious full-colour illustrations of costumes ranging from linen bodices to silk pantaloons are stitched together with contextual observations to create a comprehensive portrait of late-18th-century life.”—Town & Country UK“Dress in the Age of Jane Austen gives us a detailed and comprehensive analysis of Regency fashion and is to be much welcomed as a single volume survey. . . . The book is beautifully illustrated with thoughtfully chosen, and often unusual or unfamiliar images. . . . For dress historians this book sets a scholarly and inspiring example, which is bound to remain a standard work of reference for this period.”—Penelope Byrd, Journal of Dress HistoryCHOICE Outstanding Academic Title, 2020

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Book SynopsisIn the tradition of Paris Street' Style, Tokyo Street Style showcases the renowned style of an urban fashion mecca through hundreds of vibrant street-style photographs and interviews with Tokyo's top tastemakers.Trade Review“Joining a list that includes books on Paris (2013) and Brooklyn (2015), this title tracks Tokyo fashion by neighborhood and decade, from the 1960s to today, and showcases the influence of its models, photographers, designers, and shops in other arenas, such as food.” Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisThe source of tremendous power and the focus of incredible devotion, throughout history notions of beauty have been integral to social life and culture. Each age has had its own standards: a gleaming white brow during the Renaissance, the black eyebrows considered charming in the early eighteenth century, and the thin lips thought desirable by Victorians. Beauty has ensured good marriages, enabled social mobility and offered fame and notoriety, and has led women and some men to remarkable lengths in cultivating it, from the dangerous quantities of lead applied by Elizabeth I, to the women of the 1940s and ''50s, who employed face powder, lipstick and mascara to look their best during the privations of war and austerity, creating a chic appearance to which many still aspire.Table of ContentsThe Sin of Vanity The Fairy Queen Pale and Lovely Beauty and Blackmail The Actress and the Ingénue From Elegance to Expression Index

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Book SynopsisA celebration of some of the world's most exclusive and creative watches featuring 150 brands.

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Book SynopsisCoco Chanel was founder and queen of a fashion empire, and her name is forever linked to an unmistakable style. Before all this, Mademoiselle Coco was Gabrielle, a poor orphan who rejected convention and put her independence above all else. With her grit and tenacity, she made her fortune and restored freedom to women. This volume celebrates a true icon 50 years after her passing, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the timeless Chanel No. 5. She revolutionised the concept of feminine elegance with straight dresses and inventions that would later become icons: these were the little black dress, Chanel No. 5, costume jewellery, the suit with gold buttons, the quilted bag. Her myth lives again in a biography illustrated by images portraying her as the perfect embodiment of the timeless elegance. Because, as Coco said, "fashion passes; style remains."

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Book SynopsisFashion is ever-changing, and while some styles mark a dramatic departure from the past, many exhibit subtle differences from year to year that are not always easily identifiable. With overviews of each key period and detailed illustrations for each new style, How to Read a Dress is an appealing and accessible guide to women''s fashion across five centuries. Each entry includes annotated color images of historical garments, outlining important features and highlighting how styles have developed over time, whether in shape, fabric choice, trimming, or undergarments. Readers learn how garments were constructed and where their inspiration stemmed from at key points in history as well as how dresses have varied in type, cut, detailing and popularity according to the occasion and the class, age and social status of the wearer. This new edition includes additional styles to illustrate and explain the journey between one style and another; larger images to allow closer investigation Trade ReviewThis comprehensive, inclusive and updated guide to dress history is richly illustrated in full colour and is supplemented with detailed annotations that identify the key stylistic trends from 1550 to 2020 – making it an essential text for the novice fashion historian. * Ingrid Mida, Author of The Dress Detective and Reading Fashion in Art *Fashion lovers, students, and historians alike are all indebted to Edwards for teaching us how to interpret the meanings inscribed in the very clothes we wear and have worn for centuries. This new edition brings us into the 21st century with a potent reminder that not only can we all read a dress - we can all wear one too! * Cassidy Zachary, author and co-host of ‘Dressed’ podcast *This updated and expanded edition is an invaluable resource in any costume history library. Dr. Lydia Edwards brings to life the evolution of the changing fashions, technological developments, and the social and material culture of the different decades. * Karin Bohleke, Shippensburg University, USA *For a knowledgeable introduction that has plenty of eye candy alongside its scholarship, Lydia Edwards' How to Read a Dress hits the spot…The curated collection, featuring everything from funeral finery to department-store finds, offers [a...] fascinating fashion primer that invites you to make connections across centuries, to wonder about the ways huge social shifts are reflected in everyday life, and tips you off about the placement of shoulder seams. Whether you're a costume nerd or just casually curious, How to Read a Dress will give you some insights into the language of dress. * NPR (of the first edition) *The general principle of this book is excellent and provides a much–needed overview ... [It] is a perfect introduction to the world of dress history and provides a good stimulus for further study. For those with specialist knowledge of particular periods, it provides a quick and easily accessed reference for the main points of other periods. * The Journal of Dress History (of the first edition) *This original, accessible take on fashion history is packed with color images, and each example garment annotated with terminology, key elements of the shape and construction, and other details of note. * CHOICE, C. E. Berg, Museum of History and Industry (of the first edition) *Those looking for a detailed, object centered and carefully researched study of historic dress will find a satisfying, richly illustrated guide for looking at clothes. * The Fashion Studies Journal (of the first edition) *Lydia Edwards’s How to Read a Dress is a detailed, practical, and totally beautiful guide to the history of this particular form of clothing from the 16th to the 20th centuries. * Jezebel (of the first edition) *Ultimately, this is an excellent book for scholars of fashion history, costume designers and makers, and really anyone looking to improve their ability to determine the period of a given dress. * La Bricoleuse (of the first edition) *This is a beautiful, well-written book. The photos are a joy to study, and I finished it wishing it were twice as long. * The Vintage Traveler (of the first edition) *Sashays down the historical catwalk, examining women’s costume from the 16th to the 20th century … It is fascinating to rifle through this pictorial dress-up box and see styles come and go, and then imagine what you might like to wear. * The National Archives blog (of the first edition) *Using examples from lesser known international collections, this well-illustrated and informative book tracks the evolution of the dress through expert analysis and description. It will be an invaluable guide for anyone with an interest in dating and contextualizing the dress as a garment within the culture of fashion. * Cally Blackman, Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, UK (of the first edition) *This appealing and accessible work offers a fresh perspective on fashion history from 1550 to 1970. Images of surviving garments from museums in Australia, Canada, Europe and the United States of America have been annotated to highlight and elucidate key fashionable details. This book would make an excellent companion to The Dress Detective. * Ingrid Mida, Curator and Dress Historian, Ryerson School of Fashion, Toronto, Canada (of the first edition) *This book explores the realities of what we can and cannot know about a garment, particularly in terms of the why and when of its creation. The author’s concept of the fluidity of time is critical to our better understanding of how individuals approach dress. * Jean Druesedow, Kent State University, USA (of the first edition) *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Preface Introduction 1. 1550 - 1600 2. 1600 - 1699 3. 1710 - 1790 4. 1790 - 1837 5. 1837 - 1869 6. 1870 - 1889 7. 1890 - 1916 8. 1918 - 1929 9. 1930 - 1946 10. 1947 - 1959 11. 1960 - 1979 12. 1980 - 2020 Glossary of Terms Notes Bibliography Photographic Credits Index List of Fashion Designers

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Book SynopsisFashion Patternmaking Technique for Kids clothes is the result of 15 years reprints and corrections based in an everyday teaching praxis, which lead to careful studies and ongoing updates taking into account changing needs. As in the other volumes of the series, the author has written a method, simple but at the same time detailed, precise and easy to understand. AUTHOR: Antonio Donnanno began his career in his family's tailor shop and later, after majoring in history and philosophy, focused on the teaching of costume history and pattern-making techniques. In 1982, he founded the acknowledged Euromode School Italia in Bergamo, which soon expanded with new branches on the international stage and where, alongside his teaching duties, Donnanno also serves as director. Antonio Donnanno has written dozens of books about fashion and has his own consulting firm, focusing on pattern-making and business. SELLING POINTS: . There is only one competitor on the market . A detailed description which has been prooved and corrected in everydays's teaching praxis in Italy. . 17th edition in Italy!

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Book SynopsisThe broader Regency period 1795-1820 stands alone as an incredible moment in fashion history unlike anything that went before or after. It was the most naked period since Ancient Greece and before the 1960s, and for the first time England became a fashion influence, especially for menswear, and became the toast of Paris. With the ancient regime deposed, court dress became secondary and the season by season flux of fashion as we know it came into being, aided and abetted by the proliferation of new ladies'' magazines. Such an age of revolution and innovation inspired a flood of fashions taking influence from everything including the newly discovered treasures of the ancient world, to radical new ideas like democracy. It was an era of contradiction immortalized by Jane Austen, who adeptly used the newfound diversity of fashion to enliven her characters, Wickham''s military splendor, Mr. Darcy''s understated elegance, and Miss Tilney''s romantic fixation with white muslin.Table of ContentsThe Age of Elegance /The Rise of English Fashion /A Fine Romance /Beau Brummell and the Great Renunciation /Rousseau and Fashion Au Naturel /Reticule and Ridicule /After the Age of Elegance /Index

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Book SynopsisDraft patterns and sew clothes that fit your unique body! In this garment-making primer, sewing is an act of radical kindness and self-care. Learning to sew for yourself enables you to make exactly the kinds of clothes you want, and empowers you to solve the fit issues that come with buying commercial clothing designed to fit one 'ideal' body type. Sanae Ishida, author of the award-winning Sewing Happiness, guides you through the process with her inspiring personal story and gentle instruction in the simple art of pattern-making and garment sewing. Create a complete capsule wardrobe of tops, bottoms, dresses, tunics, and outerwear. Each of the 15 projects (including variations) is designed to look good on a wide variety of body types - they're fashionable yet timeless, and let you move with ease. Every pattern is self-drafted (no printed pattern sheets here - you will learn to draft and customize basic shapes to your own body measurements for a comfortable fit). Patternmaking has never been easier than in this intuitive, fully illustrated book.Includes: Lookbook with photographs of the projects on diverse models Primer on basic sewing, pattern drafting (slopers and muslins), and fitting Step-by-step illustrated instructions for all 15 projects and variations Heartwarming personal essay on the author's journey to body positivityTrade Review"Stitchers rejoice! In Sewing Love, Sanae Ishida demystifies pattern making and steers you through the process drafting a sloper or template of your unique body measurements. From there, it's onto different ways to modify the base pieces into gorgeous garments. With this book as your guide, you'll soon be ‘sewing up some love’ for yourself."—Sonya Philip, author of The Act of Sewing"Sewing is positioned as self-care in this uplifting [guide] . . . The real gold comes in an in-depth section that teaches readers how to create and customize their own patterns based on their personal measurements by drafting paper pattern pieces and sewing up a muslin to test them out. This guide to garment sewing is a must-read for crafters of all levels."—Publishers Weekly"Sewing Love is, at heart, a love poem to bodies and sewing along with an in-depth method for creating your own sloper and then just-right-for-you patterns."—A Happy Stitch

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Book SynopsisAn exploration of the corset as a motif for textile artists, with practical tips and examples. Used for the last 400 years to contort the female body into a variety of fashionable silhouettes, the corset has become a fascinating and hugely popular motif for modern textile artists who wish to represent the female body using the largely feminine traditions of textile and stitch. Beginning with a step-by-step guide to constructing a simple fabric corset, the book goes on to explore more contemporary and experimental approaches to construction, from using unusual materials such as lace, metal, paper and found fibres to up-cycling or repurposing existing garments to make a statement. This practical guide is full of exercises for creating intimate garments and wearable art in two- and three-dimensions and is packed with inspiring work and installations by other contemporary artists.

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Book SynopsisYSL: The initials evoke allure and sophistication, and this brilliant illustrated portrait of the iconic designer has both' TatlerTrade Review'‘Dazzling … [the photos are] perfectly complemented by the contributions by the likes of Catherine Deneuve, Betty Catroux and Lucie de la Falaise’' - Red'‘A fine slice of fashion history, a peek at the looks and the personality that came to define couture in the last century’' - Wallpaper*'‘As one of Yves Saint Laurent’s inner circle, photographer Roxanne Lowit had unrivalled access’' - Sunday Times'‘Dazzling … Roxanne Lowit’s intimate images show the maître at work from 1978 up to his final show in 2002, and all the fabulousness that surrounded him’' - Evening StandardTable of ContentsIntroduction • The Photographs, interspersed contributions from YSL’s muses and admirers.

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Book SynopsisA close exploration of the vibrant world of cosplay, showing how cosplayers build a strong connection to the characters and stories they treasure, and ultimately how they are constructing their own identities.

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Book SynopsisExploding Fashion examines the impact of innovative pattern-cutting in several key examples of 20th century fashion design. With over 200 illustrations, it ‘explodes’ designs by 6 game-changing fashion designers from the world’s leading fashion houses, and reverse engineers them in order to understand how they work. Written by a curator and professor at Central Saint Martins, London's premier college of art and design, this is the first comprehensive exploration of how a traditional design process can enter into a dialogue with new concepts, illuminating haute couture and prêt-à-porter methods for a visually-driven digital age. Table of ContentsCONTENTS Introduction The Rationale 8 The Process 12 Central Saint Martins Research Team Members 15 SECTION A: MAKE, UNMAKE, REMAKE Chapter 1: Methods and Making From 2-D to 3-D to 3-D animation 20 Chapter 2: Dress Summaries and Museum Statements International Dress Collections: Museum Statements 68 Victoria and Albert Museum, London - Claire Wilcox Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris 70 Myriam Teissier Twentieth-Century Fashion Designs and their Designers: Five Case Studies - Madeleine Vionnet 72 Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York 86 Andrew Bolton Charles James 88 Palais Galliera, Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris 104 Miren Arzalluz & Véronique Belloir Cristóbal Balenciaga 106 Museum at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology), New York 120 Valerie Steele Halston 122 Kyoto Costume Institute, Japan 138 Rie Nii Comme des Garçons 140 The Gusset: The Common Denominator 154 Dress Patterns 158

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Book Synopsis"In association with The Josef and Anni Albers Foundation."Trade Review"[A] pioneering compendium."---Leslie Camhi, T Magazine"The chief argument of the book—that the hand-made and mechanically reproduced can happily co-exist—is told visually as well as verbally. . . . [Anni Albers] emerges from the new On Weaving as both a historical figure and a living one."---Charles Darwent, Burlington Magazine"It is over 50 years since On Weaving was first published in 1965, but in this new edition it is as fresh and inspiring as ever. Indeed, the colour plates alone . . . could furnish hours of contemplation."---Cally Brooker, Journal of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers"This new edition of On Weaving [is] achingly timely. In an age in which millennials are desperately searching for 'mindfulness' to counter the relentless, bleak news cycle, downloading breathing apps to their phones, and seeking peace in coloring books and knitting, Albers’s celebration of weaving, which forces the weaver to practice a patient and rhythmic meditation, sings to a new generation. . . . The transcultural modernist values and designs of both Anni and Josef Albers still seem fresh and vibrant. . . . By bringing their works to new audiences, making explicit their wide-ranging inspirations, and highlighting the historicity of their seemingly abstract forms [recent exhibitions] and the republication of On Weaving ensure that the Alberses’ legacies will continue to resonate."---Sophie Pitman, West 86th: A Journal of Decorative Arts, Design, History, and Material Culture"[On Weaving] has luminous simplicity and clarity. . . . [B]y illustrating images that most weavers would regard as quotidian in On Weaving, such as the chequer-board graphics of weave notations, she gave the art world space to make links with other forms of abstraction. By writing with no assumption of a craft audience, Albers was able to announce that weaving was ‘the event of a thread’ and ‘a method of forming a pliable plane of threads by interlacing them rectangularly’, thus allowing all of us to look at the discipline anew."---Tanya Harrod, Apollo

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Book SynopsisHighly Commended, Society for Renaissance Studies Biennial Book Prize 2022In sixteenth and seventeenth-century England, the female silhouette underwent a dramatic change. This very structured form, created using garments called bodies and farthingales, existed in various extremes in Western Europe and beyond, in the form of stays, corsets, hoop petticoats and crinolines, right up until the twentieth century. With a nuanced approach that incorporates a stunning array of visual and written sources and drawing on transdisciplinary methodologies, Shaping Femininity explores the relationship between material culture and femininity by examining the lives of a wide range of women, from queens to courtiers, farmer's wives and servants, uncovering their lost voices and experiences. It reorients discussions about female foundation garments in English and wider European history, arguing that these objects of material culture began to shape and define changing notions of the feminineTrade ReviewVirtually nothing is known about early modern undergarments, although they were clearly worn by (nearly) everyone. Moving beyond surviving inventories, images and objects, Bendall reconstructed her own garments in order to understand how they shaped the female body The result is a fascinating exploration of a – literally – disguised history, one that shows how female agency shaped and defined notions of femininity alongside the male gaze. * Judges' comments, Society for Renaissance Studies Biennial Book Prize 2022 *Sarah Bendall’s fascinating exploration of women’s foundation garments in Early Modern England shows not just how artisans made clothes, but how clothes made their wearers. Richly researched and beautifully illustrated, Shaping Femininity is both scholarly and accessible, and its innovative use of historical reconstruction ensures that it will become the essential study of female silhouettes before the Victorian corset. * Timothy McCall, Villanova University, USA *Body shaping garments determined the social spaces females claimed, an embodied assertion, always political. Sarah Bendall’s original and important interdisciplinary study reveals the gendered meanings of shaping garments, in elite and everyday life. History is enriched through her findings. * Beverly Lemire, University of Alberta, Canada *Shaping Femininity provides fascinating insight into female foundation garments in early modern England – their makers and wearers, their materiality and their meanings. With a richly evocative contextual background that takes in a wide range of texts, images, garments and objects, Bendall deftly shows how female bodies were a site of agency and contest, power and beauty. A powerful voice of the role of experiential learning, Bendall charts her own reconstructions of garments. The vital importance of making and experience is at the heart of this book, which insists that we take foundation garments – and the women who wore them – seriously. * Erin Griffey, University of Auckland, New Zealand *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Notes to the Reader Abbreviations Introduction 1. The foundations of the body: foundation garments and the early modern female silhouette 2. The artificial body: courtiers, gentlewomen and disputed visions of femininity, 1560-1650 3. The socially mobile body: consumption of foundation garments by middling and common women, 1560 – 1650 4. The body makers: making and buying foundation garments in early modern England 5. The everyday body: assumptions, tropes and the lived experience 6. The sexual body: eroticism, reproduction and control 7. The respectable body: rising consumption and the changing sensibilities of late seventeenth-and early eighteenth-century England Conclusion: legacies and misconceptions Glossary Notes Selected Bibliography List of Illustrations Index

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